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3-Minute Mini-Workout To Start Your Day

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Are you ready for the best 3-minute workouts to start your day?

Whoever said that a gut-busting, sweaty workout has to be long was wrong! As a matter of fact, if you do it right, all your workouts can be focused, targeted, and quick.

Each move in this workout is done in the plank position. This engages your core, challenging it to work harder.

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Incorporating a flow of various upper body moves will work your chest, shoulders, back, and arms.

This finisher ensures you get some focused core stability work, which will improve posture, minimize the risk of back injury, and improve athletic performance.

3-Minute Workout Directions:

3-Minute Mini-Workout Routine

Perform the exercises in the order listed, moving directly from one to the next:

1. Do two push-ups.
2. While in the upward push-up position, lift the dumbbell with your right arm, and then set it down.
3. While still in the upward push-up position, reach under with your left hand, grab the dumbbell, and lift it with your left arm, then set it down.
4. Do two push-ups.
5. While in the upward push-up position, reach under with your right hand, grab the dumbbell, and lift it with your right arm, then set it down.
6. While still in the upward push-up position, reach under with your left hand, grab the dumbbell, and lift it with your left arm, then set it down.

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Perform the sequence for 45 seconds. Rest for 15 seconds. That’s 1 round.

Do 3 to 6 rounds.

This workout should take you no more than six minutes total, but you can get a solid workout with your heart rate up and energy flowing in just three minutes.

For more quick workouts, check out this video below for arm dips.

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